ZU-EYU is the 3rd of the 3 Whispers currently on the Shadowlite production line, and in anticipation of it being delivered in the next few weeks (???), Johan Dries and I flew from Plett to Paradise yesterday in Johan’s Tiger Moth, for Johan’s conversion onto the Whisper with Russell (I have the huge privelege of Johan having agreed to do my taildragger training and conversion on ZU-EYU).

What a fantastic experience flying at 500’ AGL all the way up the coast in an open cockpit, but a 30 knot bumpy easterly on the way back made flying in the Tiger Moth hard work. I also had the pleasure of Russell letting me experience some gliding with him in his Whisper. Much excitement on my side at the prospect of my Whisper finally being delivered!

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Congrads Andrew. Will have a close look if I go down next week to collect OLY. Spoke to Les earlier today and she said they were pushing to complete EYU and also get Stan's ship out of the door.
Exciting times indeed

Just had a call from Jean, and ZU-EYU flew for the first time today - beautifully! There are a few small things which inevitably need ironing out, but Jean is hoping to get the plane across to Plett on one of the proving flights in the next couple of days so I can get a first real taste of my new Whisper.

Thanks, Russell. I've just spent the morning flying EYU with Jean near George, and what an amazing experience. There are some really small tweaks to be made, but otherwise it looks fantastic and is fantastic! Les took some photos, so hopefully I'll have these to post soon.